WWW. MORI IH nisi .1 IH ! I 111, MAROON I K.l R Voi., I.XXXII. Isst i 20 THE MAROON TIGER Morehouse College . Atlanta, GA March 26 -April 1,2008 Tin. Organdí Sh dim Expression Sine i 1925 15 High School Students Become New York State's First Legally Blind African American Governor Men of Morehouse for a Day Confesses his Shortfalls since the late ’70s,” Paterson said. “Most Kody J. Melancon Associate News Editor Americans during that period of time tried a kjmelane tihotmall com whole lot more than that, and then gone on and led responsible lives.” he recent appointment of New York Gov. Patterson realized that he is now State Lieutenant Governor David under closer scrutiny and feels that he PattersonT marks a milestone as he becomes should be absolutely truthful. the first legally blind and first African- In 1985, Gov.Patterson political career American to hold the position of Governor. began as a state senator. He represented the Patterson’s unexpected ascension as 29th District in the New York State Senate, the 55th governor of New York came which is the same post his father held. In after the resignation of Former Governor 2002, he became the Minority Leader for Eliot Spitzer who publicly admitted his the Senate. At that time, Paterson was the participation in a sex ring on March 12. In highest ranking African American elected an overwhelmingly packed joint session official in the history of New York State between the state Assembly and Senate, until he became Lt. Governor. Patterson was sworn in on March 17th. Gov. Patterson trailed in the footsteps A day later Patterson, with his wife of his father Basil Paterson who had an standing by his side, publicly confessed illustrious political career as a New York his extramarital affairs. Patterson’s wife state senator and secretary of state, and Michelle Paige Patterson also openly deputy mayor of New York City. His admitted her affairs as well. The affairs brother Daniel Paterson works in the New supposedly occurred during a tough point York state court system. in the couples 15 year marriage. He At the age of three months, Gov. Paterson acknowledged having affairs with numerous contracted an ear infection that spread to his women including a state employee. optic nerve. As a result, he has no sight in Patterson ’smotivesfortheannouncement his left eye and severely limited vision in his were to clear the air and remove any right eye. He faced limited opportunities in speculation that may arise. The leader of the New York School System as a special the Republican majority, Joseph L. Bruno, education student that forced his parents commented that what Governor Patterson to relocate to a Long Island suburb of The high school students’ day began Kfndrick Daye shadowed Bryan Richardson, a sophomore did in the past is nobody’s business as long Hempstead to attend mainstream classes Contributing Writer at 8:30 a.m. when they met their mentors economics major at Morehouse College. as it did not associate with his public duties. there. In Hempstead public schools, he was kendrickdaye@gmail. com in the Project Identity office in Hugh M. Not one who is easily overwhelmed, Cook Bruno will be assuming the role of the the first disabled student. After graduating Gloster Hall. Getting adjusted to the Men appreciated his opportunity but took the lieutenant governor. from Hempstead High School in 1971, he ypically students that dream of being a of Morehouse fashion, the students dressed time to contemplate and look forward to After admitting his infidelities, a week received a Bachelor of Arts in History in Man of Morehouse don’t see that dream in business casual attire, complete with a what this program can and will do for him. later Gov. Patterson admitted to using 1977 and a law degree from Hofstra Law Trealized until they set foot on Morehouseblack vest, a white long-sleeved dress shirt, “I just hope to be molded,” he said. “I cocaine and marijuana in his early 20s. School in 1983. College’s campus for their first day of black dress pants and shoes and a tie. [also] hope to get preparation [for college] “I don’t think I’ve touched marijuana class. Thanks to Project Identity’s Man of During the course of the day they and enjoy myself [today].” Cook also said Morehouse for a Day event however, some attended classes with their Morehouse he hoped to “be guided and get the full students recently got a head start. mentors, visited departments including the college experience.” Project Identity last Thursday held its first Student Government Association and the Cook’s mentor Bryan Richardson Morehouse Man for a Day event which gave Maroon Tiger. The visiting students also got involved with Project Identity during 15 seniors in various high schools across the participated in a luncheon and an awards the program’s summer institute because Atlanta the opportunity to shadow a current ceremony in the African American Hall of he wanted to make a connection with Morehouse student, accompanying him to Fame. Finally, they toured all the Atlanta students. class, touring departments and neighboring University Center campuses and asked any “[Project Identity] gives me the institutions such as Clark Atlanta University questions they had about Morehouse before opportunity to stay connected with the and Spelman College, where they viewed they left. youth,” Richardson explained. “Being able the ‘Cinema Remixed and Reloaded: Black Jamal Cook, a senior at Southwest to apply my experiences to theirs is a great Women Artists and the Moving Image Since Atlanta Christian Academy, who will opportunity. 1970 Part IT exhibit at the Spelman College be attending Morehouse in the fall most Although this is the first ever Man Museum of Fine Art. likely as a business administration major, “Men of Morehouse for a Day” eontind. on page Morehouse Improves Campus Security and Emergency Procedures to implement a more cautious routine of invested in a siren and voice announcement students, faculty, and staff be submitted in safety offices in the Atlanta University Vicky C. Chlkwuka Staff Writer campus-wide emergency preparedness. system as well as improvements in faster order for the program to be enacted. Center are being put into effect. A monthly vchukwuk@spelman. edu Already undergoing emergency e-mail connections with the expansion of Vice President for Campus Operations campus-based meeting with the Student preparedness improvements is Columbia wireless internet coverage. Andre E. Bertrand describes the system as, Government Association to discuss safety n the past few years reports of various College of Chicago, Illinois. With hopes According to administration, Morehouse “a communication system that a number of issues is also on the agenda. Ideas like campus shootings have made headline to avoid potential outbreaks, Columbia College is joining the movement to people have specific roles in, [and] alerts the inserting a directory into the Maroon Tiger Inews. Colleges such as Virginia Tech, College authorities have installed more improve campus safety and emergency campus of any possible emergency.” The each semester to keep students informed of Dawson College, and Northern Illinois security cameras and have extended the preparedness. The idea of enforcing a plan chain of command begins with campus emergency contacts is on the table as well. University have endured the more violent effectiveness of the communication systems to contact students in case of an emergency, police, who then inform Resident Directors, Arecent example of Morehouse handling and publicized incidents of campus with both high tech and low tech means of whether that emergency is a severe weather who ultimately notify students in the an emergency situation occurred during the shootings and these have prompted many transmission. Guidelines outlining how condition, fire hazard or a student affliction dormitories. tornado that affected downtown Atlanta other colleges to make improvements in students, faculty, staff, and visitors should is supported by administration and safety Additionally, precautions against March 14. Notification signals such as the emergency procedures. respond in cases of an emergency have been measures have already been implemented. active shooting and other urgent situations “storm horn” were used to alert persons on Rated as the deadliest school shooting posted on the school’s web site as well. The most significant change in are located in the Morehouse Emergency campus of the tornado threats. Morehouse in U.S. history, the Virginia Tech incident Also, Hartford, Connecticut has emergency preparedness on campus is the Action Plan manual. According to Chief of College’s plan for continuous operation in resulted in a total of 33 deaths, including the prompted officials to plan a state-wide plan to begin a broadcast system provided Staff Fran Phillips Calhoun, “New cameras, case of an emergency is applicable to all gunman Seung-Hui Cho. Perpetrators like conference about school safety. Governor by Connect-ED that notifies individuals of routine checks for the call box system, types of emergencies. Cho have shattered many people’s sense of Jodi Rell advocates that the conference emergency situations via text messaging. and additional patrol around the suites and safety on college campuses. focuses on all school levels ranging from This plan will be implemented in April. The Westview areas” are being integrated into Because of these shootings and others, elementary to college. Duke University has system requires that the cell phone numbers the plan as well. 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